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Twenty places in Australia offering incredible views to wake up to, from Uluru to Sydney Opera House

Australia is brimming with truly astonishing scenery – and luckily for visitors there are plenty of places to stay that offer amazing views of it all. He... read more

I cycled 1,000 miles across Scotland aged 85 in memory of my three children

I cycled 1,000 miles across Scotland aged 85 in memory of my three children who died in their 40s – and celebrated with a big flass of wine at the finish ... read more

Mum gobsmacked to find out REAL value of wine she bought for 50p

Mother left in disbelief at finding the REAL value of ‘cheap’ bottle of wine she bought for 50p at her daughter’s school fair By Maria Okanren... read more

Britain’s ‘ghost signs’ revealed: Instagrammer reveals faded adverts from yesteryear around the UK

They’re signs of the times. A British family history expert is documenting the ‘ghost signs’ – vintage advertising signs preserved on buildings – ... read more

The Mail’s hotel inspector calls at NYX Hotel London and gives it a one-star rating. Find out why…

‘It looks like six-year-olds did the interior design’: The Mail’s hotel inspector gives this £279-a-night London retreat a one-star rating... read more

It’s buzzing in Bodrum! Why now is the time to head for this lively Turkish peninsula

Speeding through the Aegean Sea, flanked by the splendid rolling mountains of the Bodrum Peninsula, the glassy blue surface transforms into torrents of white fo... read more

Would YOU refuse an upgrade to first class on a plane to stay with a loved one in economy?

Would YOU refuse an upgrade to first class on a plane to stay with a loved one in economy? Most people would, research reveals… By Michael Norton and Xime... read more

The Art of Seizing the Moment: Unleashing the Thrill of Last-Minute Escapes

Life is an adventure; sometimes, the most thrilling experiences come from spontaneous decisions and last-minute plans. There’s a certain magic in embracin... read more

5 Travel Secrets You Won’t Learn in Guidebooks

The travel industry has changed considerably in the past five years. It’s now possible for most vacationers to book their own transportation and lodging o... read more

Expectation vs reality! Holidaymakers reveal how vacation spots didn’t live up to their dreams

Don’t trust everything you see online when it comes to stunning vacation spots as this fleet of TikTokers reveal. Dozens of clips follow the ‘expect... read more

Vacation inflation! How the cost of travel has gone up this year

As the Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, experts are warning that your vacation could set you back more this year.  Rampant inflat... read more

Rare photos tell the fascinating untold story of the Flying Scotsman’s incredible tour of America

Rare photographs tell the fascinating untold story of the Flying Scotsman’s incredible tour of America and Canada in 1970 (which got underway once a ̵... read more

I’m a chef and you’ve been making quiche all wrong! MasterChef finalist Mike Tomkins reveals all

MasterChef finalist Mike Tomkins explains why you’ve been making quiche all wrong and shares pro tips on how to get the perfect flaky finish Making the pe... read more

Influencer couple’s airplane etiquette about overhead baggage leaves fellow fliers divided   

Influencer couple’s airplane etiquette about overhead baggage leaves fellow fliers divided A social media user has gone viral after sharing a fairly contr... read more

The fanciest items LEFT IN AIPORT LUGGAGE hit the market through specialist seller 

What does a Chanel blazer, a 66-piece sterling silver dinnerware set and a handpan have in common? They are all high-priced items left behind in unclaimed lugga... read more

Mesmerising landscapes, thrilling wildlife and new airports opening… is Greenland the new Iceland?

Oh dear. I’m lost, alone and surrounded by hundreds of howling dogs. Sturdily built with pricked ears and wedge-shaped faces, they look like a huge pack of wo... read more

Inside world’s hottest new hotel: Photos show Tripadvisor No1 in the Maldives is a castaway paradise

One of the world’s hottest holiday destinations is now positively sizzling with temptation – thanks to a sensational new hotel. As we recently repor... read more

I’m a former hotel manager and these are the things I would NEVER DO in a hotel room 

A former hotel manager has revealed some of the shocking things to look out for on your next vacation.  In a series of TikToks Melissa Hanks, who is based in S... read more

Flight attendant reveals the one thing they would ‘never ever’ do on a plane

Flight attendant reveals the one thing they would ‘never ever’ do on a plane While it’s tempting to unload your belongings – think twice... read more

Looking fly! Flight attendants reveal their dramatic make-up transformations

Looking fly requires a little bit of effort behind the scenes, as these flight attendants have revealed through a series of very candid TikToks.  In the clips,... read more

I’m a flight attendant – the most annoying thing passengers do actually happens before take off

I’m a flight attendant and by far the most annoying thing passengers do happens before we even take off A steward shared a video on TikTok, explaining the... read more

Scientist, 37, who has worked with NASA reveals the most remote places she has visited

When it comes to remote places, this scientist has ventured to some of the most off-grid places on the planet in the hope of learning more about climate change.... read more

JONATHAN WEBB: Is Birmingham and Wolverhampton Britain’s dullest train journey?

If you weren’t depressed before you took the train between Birmingham and Wolverhampton, you will be by the time you get off. The gloom descends the momen... read more

Inside Emirates’ A380 premium economy cabin – so good it beats some airlines’ business class 

Men in crisp white shirts tap away at their laptops, the immaculately-dressed cabin crew welcome passengers by name and glamorous women with bright red lipstick... read more